June 2013 edition of the NSAP Freedom Flyer. Newsletter for the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia community.

1. June 2013

2. Armed Forces Kids Run!
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NSA Philadelphia MWR
Sponsors Armed Forces Kids Run

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As part of Armed Forces Day activities in
May each year, military dependants here in the
United States, Bahrain, Greece, Puerto Rico, Ger-
many, Japan, Iceland, England, and Italy will par-
ticipate in America’s Kids Run.
The annual Event began in 1986 as Ju-
nior Bloomsday, the child’s answer to the annual
Bloomsday race that so captivates the Inland North-
west in early May each year. Mike, whose own boys
were too young for Bloomsday in 1986, noticed that
despite their ambitions, most children just couldn’t
manage the 7.46 mile Bloomsday course. So he
decided a Run for children would capture the ex-
citement of the annual Bloomsday run; thus Junior
Bloomsday was born - an event for children ages 5
to 13. The younger kids would run ½ mile, with the
7 & 8 year olds running 1 mile, and the older kids
running 2 miles. Over the years 120,000 children
have earned their own tee shirt by completing the
annual spring run.
After 16 years of success, Junior Bloomsday
realized a name change was in order to capture the
national and international interest it was receiving
by Military Bases, thus America’s Kids Run re-
flected its growth beyond Spokane’s borders. Erwert
explains, “It is time to move forward with a name
that truly identifies the wonderful Event Spokane
has authored”.
In May 2002 the first Summer Fitness Camp
for 10-15 year olds was created at the request of
Air Force Family Services Agency in San Antonio,
Texas. The Program has opportunities to grow with
the Navy Fitness Centers throughout the country.
The Run has been recognized nationally in
National Geographic World, National Road Runners
Management, Runner World, USA Today, and voted
Best Children’s Run by Runner World May 2003.
Armed Forces Kids Run Mission Statement, History and
more information can be found on the official Armed
Forces Kids Run website: www.americaskidsrun.org
Children participate in the Armed Forces Kids Run held at Naval
Support Activity Philadelphia May 18. Photos by Jenny Wallace

4. Battle of Midway Remembrance
Battle of Midway: An unexpected victory
By Jason Kelly, Naval History and Heritage Command
What was it about the Battle of Midway that’s
important enough to talk about today and why are
people still surprised – 71 years later – that the U.S.
Navy was victorious?
The Battle of Midway, which was fought over
and near the tiny U.S. mid-Pacific base at Midway
Atoll, represented the strategic high-water mark of
Japan’s Pacific Ocean war. Prior to the battle, Japan
possessed general naval superiority over the United
States and could usually choose where and when to
attack. The Battle of Midway shifted the naval power
dynamic of WWII. After Midway, the two opposing
fleets were essentially equals, and that shift enabled
the United States to take the offensive.
The battle began when Japanese naval forces
moved on the base in an effort to draw out and de-
stroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s aircraft carrier striking
forces, which had embarrassed the Japanese Navy
in mid-April during the Doolittle Raid on Japan’s
home islands and then again at the Battle of Coral
Sea in early May. Japan’s navy planned to quickly
knock down Midway’s defenses, follow up with an
invasion of Midway’s two small islands and estab-
lish a Japanese air base there. Their plan was for the
U.S. carriers to arrive at Midway too late to save
island and for Japanese forces to have a sweeping
victory after U.S. naval forces proved insufficient
compared to well-tested strength of their carrier air
power.
How did the U.S. Navy seize the victory and
shift the naval power dynamics? The easy answer
is superior intelligence. American communications
intelligence deduced Japan’s plan well before battle
began and allowed Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, U.S.
Pacific Fleet commander, to establish an ambush
with Navy carriers ready and waiting for the
Japanese.
This week, the Navy will commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The battle, which took place June 4 to 7,
1942, changed the course of the war in the Pacific and highlighted naval aviation’s vast capabilities. In this blog, the Naval His-
tory and Heritage Command explains why the Battle of Midway was an unexpected victory.
Scene on board USS Yorktown
(CV 5), shortly after she was hit
by three Japanese bombs, June 4,
1942.Dense smoke is from fires in
her uptakes, which was caused by
a bomb that punctured them and
knocked out her boilers. Official
U.S. Navy Photograph, U.S. Na-
tional Archives Collection.
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On June 4, 1942, the trap – the second of the Pacific War’s great carrier battles – was sprung. U.S. naval
aviators’ perseverance, sacrifice and skill, and a great deal of good luck on the American side cost Japan four
irreplaceable fleet carriers; only one of the three U.S. carriers present was lost. Although the base at Midway
was damaged by Japan’s air attack, the base remained operational and later became a vital component in the
American trans-Pacific offensive.
Why is Midway still remembered as one of the most important WWII battles?
“This memorable American victory was of cardinal importance, not
only to the United States but to the whole Allied cause…At one stroke,
the dominant position of Japan in the Pacific was reversed.”
- Winston Churchill
Burning oil tanks on Sand Island, Midway, following the Japanese air attack delivered on the morning of 4 June 1942.
These tanks were located near what was then the southern shore of Sand Island. This view looks inland from the vicinity of the
beach. Three Laysan Albatross (“Gooney Bird”) chicks are visible in the foreground. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National
Archives Collection.

6. NAVSUP WSS Awards
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Excellence in Government Service Honored
By Margaret Kenyon-Ely, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Office of Corporate Communications
Numerous federal government civilian
employees and military anxiously awaited the an-
nouncement as to whether or not they had won a
gold, silver or bronze medal, or a Distinguished
Nominee certificate during the 2013 Philadelphia
Federal Executive Board (FEB) Excellence in Gov-
ernment Awards Ceremony conducted on the Naval
Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia on May 16.
A ceremony for organizations located closer
to downtown Philadelphia was held at the federal
building in Center City on May 15.
“If one is concerned with excellence in government,
one should be concerned with the people who work
in government,” said Philadelphia FEB Chair Peg
Mannion as she kicked off the ceremony.
“The single most important factor in deter-
mining an organization’s success and effective-
ness is the quality of its employees, and the federal
government is no exception,” she continued as she
thanked all for their hard work and continued con-
tributions made every day.
In all, personnel from NAVSUP Weapon Systems
Support (WSS); DLA Troop Support; Office of
Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) Philadelphia
Operations Center; Defense Contract Management
Agency (DCMA) Philadelphia; DCMA Industrial
Analysis Center - (IAC); DCMA New Cumber-
land; and DCMA Lockheed Martin won seven gold
medals, two silver medals and five bronze medals.
Twenty-six individuals and teams walked away with
Distinguished Nominee certificates.
“Every individual and every team nominated
for an award was determined by their home agency
to be outstanding and worthy of sharing the spot-
light with the best of the best from across the Phila-
delphia federal community,” said Philadelphia FEB
Executive Director Lisa Makosewski in her closing
remarks.
“Be proud of what you have accomplished
and continue to do great things like you always do.
One of the judges said he was “inspired” by the
work that was done. That’s high praise indeed,” she
added.
Among the official Command representatives
were: Capt. Joseph F. Dunn, Commander, DCMA
Lockheed Martin; Col. Kenneth D. Copeland, Com-
mander, DCMA Philadelphia; Capt. Christopher
S. Mosher, Director of Contracting, NASUP WSS;
Mary Grace Dondiego, Director, DCMA - IAC;
Robert Ratner, Chief of Staff, DLA Troop Support;
Lt. Col. Dexter Daniel, Commander, DCMA New
Cumberland; and Eileen Pieper-Shinn, Deputy Di-
rector, OCHR Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Federal Executive Board
(FEB) Executive Director Lisa Ma-
kosewski provides remarks to close out
the 2013 FEB Excellence in Government
Awards on the Naval Support Activity
(NSA) Philadelphia on May 16. Photo by
Ed Maldonado, DLA Troop Support

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Philadelphia Federal Executive Board
(FEB) Chair Peg Mannion addresses a
multi-agency crowd during the 2013 FEB
Excellence in Government Awards on the
Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia
on May 16. Photo by Ed Maldonado, DLA
Troop Support.
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) and DLA Troop Support runners came out in force to participate in the annual Broad
Street Run in Philadelphia on May 5. Pictured from left to right: First Row - Capt. James Johnson, Lt. Long Tran, Lt. Hisham
Semaan, Capt. Will Recalde, Maj. Travis Tibbetts, Lt. Cmdr. La-Hesh Graham; Second Row - Lt. Josh Lasater, Lt. Cmdr. John
Montinola, Clancy Wahlgren, Michelle Graham; Third row - James Godwin, Lt. Cmdr. Kristian Wahlgren, Lt. Cmdr. Matt Bolls,
Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Richardson. Additional runners not pictured include: Cmdr. Matt Holman, Lt. Mike Tuddenham, Joan Hasen-
mayer, Lt. Ron Navalta, LSCS Chris Lawrence, Cmdr. JB Theriault, Master Sgt. Frank Orduno. Photo by Ken Wong.
Other key participants in the ceremony included emcee Mike Weisberg, NAVSUP WSS; National An-
them singer LaTosha Wray, DLA Troop Support; and the Compound All Service Color Guard.
Recognition coordinators from each participating agency were: Margaret Kenyon-Ely, NAVSUP WSS;
Mike Markle, OCHR Philadelphia; Nikki Morgan, DCMA Lockheed Martin; Lynn Nicklous, DCMA - IAC;
Nick Sistrun, DLA Troop Support; and Sherine Whitley, DCMA Philadelphia.
Broad Street Run

8. You’ve
earned it
Don’t
Waste It
it wasn’t easy getting here.
Drink responsibly.
www.nadap.navy.mil

9. Free
eligibilty:
Active duty, retirees, eligible family members, reservists, DoD civilians and contractors.
registrAtion:
Preregistration is encouraged. entries may be returned to the fitness center or
faxed to (215) 697-9044.
NSA
Philadelphia
Prizes
register at www.surveymonkey.com/s/MWrsUMMerstriDes
For more information, contact the Fitness Center
at (215) 697-2055 or nsaphilmwr@navy.mil
t-shirts will be given to
the first 50 participants
that register online.
NSA Philadelphia
www.cnic.navy.mil/philadelphia

10. Memorial Day Ceremony
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NSA Philadelphia Employees Remember the Fallen
By Sarah Glinski, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Office of Corporate Communications
Employees aboard the Naval Support Activ-
ity (NSA) Philadelphia hung up their phones, walked
away from their computers, and set aside their
thoughts of barbeques, swimming, and fireworks on
May 23 in order to pay respect to the nation’s fallen
at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored
by the Philadelphia Compound Veterans Committee
(PCVC).
“On Memorial Day, more than any other day,
we pause with pride to pay solemn tribute to our Na-
tion’s fallen peacemakers – our departed heroes – who
know far better than we that freedom is never free,”
said NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support’s Comptrol-
ler, Cmdr. J.B. Theriault, in his opening remarks.
Theriault, who every day wears a bracelet
engraved with the name of his fallen friend, Navy
Supply Corps Cmdr. Phil Murphy-Sweet, imparted
to his audience the urgency of remembering the true
meaning of Memorial Day in the midst of summer
plans and of supporting those who are still fighting
for freedom.
“Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to
honor not only these brave men and women who
have given their lives to protect freedom around the
world, but also to keep in mind their families,” the
commander said, “Like the Stonesifers, whose story
you will hear today.”
Theriault stepped down as Mrs. Ruth Stonesi-
fer, former president of American Gold Star Moth-
ers, Inc., walked to the podium and switched on the
projector screen. Above her, a young man smiled
down through a photograph: it was her son, Kristo-
for Stonesifer, who had been killed on the first night
of Operation Enduring Freedom.
“When I reflect on this journey I was given
by my son’s death, I think about all the mothers
since the American Revolution to the present who
saw their children off to war,” Stonesifer said, “And
I think about the soldiers resting in all of our Na-
tional Cemeteries as only a mother can.”
Reminiscing on the days spent with her son
and the days following his death, the Gold Star
Mother wove a wistful tale that, in the end, brought
many to tears and brought all to a standing ovation.
Mrs. Ruth Stonesifer, former
president of American Gold
Star Mothers, Inc. and
keynote speaker of the May
23 Naval Support Activity
Philadelphia Memorial Day
Ceremony, addresses the
audience about the loss of
her son, who was killed on
the first day of Operation
Enduring Freedom. Photo
by NAVSUP WSS Command
Photographer Jim Morrow.

11. Before she left the stage, Stonesifer boldly reminded audience members of their duty as free citi-
zens of the United States: “A grateful nation remembers its fallen, and today, we as fellow Americans
dedicate ourselves anew to the task of ensuring that none of our fallen shall ever be forgotten. Every day is
Memorial Day. Remember.”
Following Stonesifer’s moving speech, Theriault returned to the stage to give the Gold Star Mother
a Commander’s Coin on behalf of Rear Adm. John G. King, Commander, NAVSUP Weapon Systems
Support. In addition, Capt. Jeffrey Horton, Director of Procurement Process Support, DLA Troop Support,
also presented Stonesifer with a token of his Command’s appreciation.
Other highlights of the event included a POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony conducted by retired
Col. Siegfried Honig, a wreath-laying ceremony, the stirring singing of the National Anthem by LaTosha
Wray, DLA Troop Support, and a heartrending performance of Taps played by Chief Petty Officer
Michael Grant.
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support’s Comptroller
Cmdr. J.B. Theriault presents a Commander’s
Coin on Rear Adm. John G. King’s behalf to for-
mer American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. president
Mrs. Ruth Stonesifer, who served as the keynote
speaker during the annual Memorial Day Cere-
mony on the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia
on May 23. Photo by NAVSUP WSS Command
Photographer Jim Morrow.
Asian Pacific Heritage Ceremony
After a lively and entertain-
ing traditional performance
by the Wan Chi Ming Hung
Gar Institute Dragon and Lion
Dance Team, NAVSUP Weapon
Systems Support’s Cmdr. Daniel
B. Hodgson, SC, USN presents
the group with a Commander’s
Coin on behalf of Commander
Rear Adm. John G. King, SC,
USN. The dance troupe was the
featured performer during the
annual Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month
program on the Naval Support
Activity (NSA) Philadelphia
on May 16. Photo by Margaret
Kenyon-Ely, NAVSUP WSS
Corporate Communications.
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12. Tour of Navy Facilities in Philadelphia
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Com-
mander Rear Adm. John G. King, SC, USN and
Maj. Thomas Brannan, Section Two Branch
Head in the Engines Integrated Weapons Support
Team (IWST), kick off a Naval Support Activity
(NSA) Philadelphia tour on May 16 for Benjamin
Franklin Elementary School students involved
with the 2012 - 13 NAVSUP WSS Tutoring
Program. Photo by NAVSUP WSS Command
Photographer Jim Morrow.
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Tour of Navy Facilities in Philadelphia
Inspires Local Fifth Graders
By David Whitten, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Engines Department
Nine eager fifth grade students from Benjamin
Franklin Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia
were treated to a dynamic, hands on tour of Naval
Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia on May 16. This
exciting learning event culminated the 2012-2013
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Tutoring
Program, which is made possible by employees who
volunteer their time every other week of the school
year to help the students with their learning assign-
ments at school.
“The greatest value of the program is that it
fosters an excellent opportunity to develop a benefi-
cial mentoring relationship as the school year unfolds
from October through June. Students graduate with an
enhanced sense of self esteem that facilitates their fu-
ture education and encourages them to make contribu-
tions to the well being of the community,” said Tutor-
ing Program head, John Badecki, NAVSUP WSS.
The tour began with a wartime slide show nar-
rated by Maj. Thomas Brannan, Section Two Branch
Head in the NAVSUP WSS Engines Integrated
Weapons Support Team (IWST). Brannan stimulated
the students’ interest and questions by sharing his
personal on the ground experiences in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The stu-
dents could understand first hand that war in the real
world is very different from how it is glamorized in
movies and video games.
NAVSUP WSS Commander Rear Adm. John
G. King then encouraged the students to work hard
in school in order to prepare for a promising career
in the field of their choice. Several enthusiastic
students indicated a strong interest in entering the
military to keep our country safe and free.
Taking advantage of the fine spring weather
and fresh air outside, the students then marched to
the front lawn of NAVSUP WSS Building 1 to learn
about the aircraft on display. Richard Jethon, an
engineer in NAVSUP WSS Engineering and Prod-
uct Support, led the students on the tour and drew
on his personal experience as a Marine Corps pilot
to answer their questions about bombers, fighters,
helicopters and unmanned drone aircraft.
After lunch, the Compound Navy bus took
students and tutors to the Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA) Flag Room in Building Five. The seam-
stresses in the Flag Room showed the students how
they hand stitch military flags in accordance with
the exacting specifications of the Military Heraldry
Institute. The climax of the day occurred when the
students wrote their names inside the fabric backing
of a presidential flag that will be placed in the Oval
Office of the White House. Each student was given
a sample of the pure silk thread used to embroider
the flags.
The first hand experiences provided during
this educational day will help to give the students a
better understanding of the role played by the activi-
ties on NSA Philadelphia in promoting the United
States’ national defense. All of the Department of
Defense (DOD) participants involved with the tutor-
ing program were very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to serve the local community.

13. Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd
Class Jeffrey Cmar prepares to
swing at a softball pitch during a
game at Naval Support Activity
(NSA) Philadelphia May 22. U.S.
Navy Photo by Mass Communi-
cation Specialist 2nd Class Ace
Rheaume.
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Photos From Around The Base!
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mechanicsburg and NSA Philadelphia take a group photo with the Master Chief
Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens after an all hands brief in NSA Mechanicsburg May 29. U.S. Navy Photo
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Rheaume.

14. Pretzel Day!
More than 300 Department of Defense and military members attached to
Naval Support Activity (NSA) Philadelphia recieved free pretzels during
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Pretzel Day May 31. U.S. Navy
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ace Rheaume.

16. For more information contact EERE Information Center:
1-877-EERE-INF (1-877-337-3463)
www.eere.energy.gov/informationcenter
We’re on target.
Simple actions every day add up to big results:
• Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)
and solid-state lights (SSLs)
• Purchase ENERGY STAR® equipment
• Turn out lights and shut off computers
and TVs when not in use
• Combine trips, share rides, and
use mass transit
• Reduce, reuse, recycle
Find out more. Visit:
www.energysavers.gov
By developing renewable resources and using efficient technologies,
we can protect the environment, stimulate the economy,
and increase energy security.
POWERING AMERICA

17. Asbestos Safety
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. It’s an excellent fire, heat and sound insulator
which have been used in gaskets, brake shoes/pads, as well as Asbestos Containing Building Material
(ACBM). ACBM comes in the form of sprayed or troweled-on fireproofing, acoustical or decorative
surfacing materials, Thermal System Insulation (TSI) and miscellaneous products including plasters or
as siding, roofing, window glazing and wallboard.
Asbestos that can be crumbled in your hand is called friable. The mineral fibers break into
still smaller microscopic fibers which may become airborne. Examples of friable asbestos products
include some types of thermal system insulation or pipe lagging and sprayed on surfacing materials.
Fibers in non-friable asbestos cement, mastic, asphalt and vinyl floor tiles are usually firmly bound in
the cement or tile material and will be released only if the material is mechanically damaged by cut-
ting, sanding or weathering.
Personnel who come into contact with or actually remove or encapsulate asbestos containing
materials must be trained. Only trained NAVFAC MIDLANT asbestos workers or licensed contractors
may disturb or remove ACBM. Asbestos abatement repair or removal requires extensive engineering
controls such as wetting the material prior to starting, enclosing the work area to contain fibers, ven-
tilating the area and vacuuming only with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and equipping
workers with special protective clothing and respiratory protection. After abatement, the air must be
tested to ensure a safe and healthful environment.
The Safety Office should be notified of potential or suspected asbestos disturbance. If ACBM
is inadvertently disturbed, the NAVFAC MIDLANT abatement team needs to be notified to safely
resolve the situation. All asbestos projects must be reviewed by the Safety Office.
Asbestos Information
a. Airborne asbestos fibers present a potential health hazard.
b. Personnel who perform housekeeping should be aware of which materials in their area may contain
asbestos or presumed Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM). Any change in the condition
of these materials or their accidental disturbance should be reported to their supervisor or manage-
ment, and the Safety Office. Corrective action will then be initiated. Please do not attempt to clean up
asbestos or ACBM yourself.
c. Buildings constructed before 1980 are presumed to have asbestos containing floor tile. Any car-
peted area is assumed to have asbestos floor tile beneath it. Asbestos containing floor tile is usually 9”
x 9” size tile, not 12” x 12” size tile. Asbestos floor tile is considered non-friable and does not consti-
tute a health hazard unless it is sanded, ground or crushed. Carpet should not be removed without first
having any tile beneath it tested for asbestos.
d. Do not disturb or cause damage to ACBM: no sanding, grinding, drilling or abrading of materials
or causing damage with any type of equipment. Routine cleaning of vinyl asbestos floors (usually 9” x
9” floor tile) is authorized as long as buffers and strippers (300 rpm or less) do not damage the surface
of the floor tiles.
e. Smoking increases the risk of health hazards associated with exposure to airborne asbestos fibers
by 50 to 90 times. Asbestosis and Mesothelioma are the primary health hazards of airborne asbestos
fiber exposure. Be safe and smart, immediately report any suspected asbestos to your supervisor, man-
agement or the Safety Office.

18. MWR/ITT
Summer 2013 MWR Events
Thursday, June 20 @ 11:30 – Summer Strides 5K
Wednesday, June 26 @ 2:00 – Water Ice Day (CIVMWR)
July 1 through August 31 - Fitness Incentive Program – Celebrate America!
Wednesday, July 17 (TBD) – Base Picnic (CIVMWR)
Thursday, July 25 (TBD) – Fitness Walk
Wednesday, August 14 @ 2:00 – Ice Cream Day (CIVMWR)
Wednesday, August 21 (TBD) - Fitness Walk
September 1 – 30 - Fitness Incentive Program -10,000 Step Challenge
Thursday, September 19 @ 2:00 – Good bye to Summer Lemonade Day
(CIVMWR)
Thursday, September 26 @ 11:30 – 5K
Looking for a way to enjoy Philadelphia this weekend? Why not take a ride on a Big Bus Tour or take advantage
of the CityPass. The weather is expected to be perfect for exploring the City of Brotherly Love!
The Big Bus Tour takes you to all of the best tourist attractions. The tour departs from corner 5th and Market
Streets and stops at the Independence Visitor’s Center, Chinatown, Love Park, the “Rocky Steps”, Penn’s Land-
ing, and many other sites. Passengers can hop on and off as much as they please or just sit back and enjoy the
ride! Adult tickets are $25 and children’s tickets are $9.
CityPass gives you access to some of the most popular “must see” Philadelphia attractions - the Franklin Insti-
tute, Adventure Aquarium, the Philadelphia Trolley Works Tour, the Big Bus Company tour, the Philadelphia Zoo,
National Constitution Center OR The Academy of Natural Sciences, and Eastern State Penitentiary OR Please
Touch Museum. CityPASS is valid 9 days from day of first use. Price is $52.50 for adults and $34.50 for children
ages 3-11.
The NSA Philadelphia MWR ITT office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The office is located in
Bldg.15, across from the cafeteria. For more information about available tickets, please contact the ITT office at
215-697-5392 or e-mail NSAPHILITT@navy.mil.
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19. Commanding Officer
Capt. James W. Smart
Officer-in-Charge
Cmdr. Robert Speight
Deputy Site Manager NSAP
Dennis Donahue
Site Manager PNY
HTCS(SW) Charles Brautcheck
Editorial Director
MC2(SCW) Ace Rheaume
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members of the military service and civilian personnel
of the Navy and Department of Defense commands and
activities located at the Naval Support Activity (NSA)
Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Its con-
tents do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S.
Government, the Department of Defense, nor the U.S.
Navy, and do not imply endorsement thereof. The
editorial content of this publication is reviewed, pre-
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MC2(SCW) Ace Rheaume, NSA Philadelphia Public Af-
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Spring and summer reservations are available for the
MWR Picnic Pavilion Area. The rental fee is $70 and
includes use of the MWR pavilion, sand volleyball court,
horseshoe pits, the basketball court, and assorted lawn
games. Access to a refrigerator and indoor restrooms
is also included. (Payment of the rental fee is required
to reserve your date.)
Looking for something fun to do after work? Fran's
Hangar Bay (MWR All Hands Club) is open Wednesday
and Thursday nights at 4:00. The Club is also available
to rent for your next special occasion.
Planning a trip to New York City? Did you know that
you could book a show, tours, dinner, and an over-
night stay through MWR's Broadway Spotlight Ticket
Program? Visit the website at http://www.broadway-
getaways.com/packages/packages.taf?pid=136215
to see all of the wonderful opportunities available to
you. Want to enjoy a delicious meal before or after
the show? Make reservations for a three course meal
at the famous Russian Tea Room or Sardi's. You can
even purchase tickets to visit the Empire State Building
Observatory or Top of the Rock at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Also available are hotel accommodations at some of
the city's best hotels, such as the Waldorf-Astoria and
the Four Seasons.
Tickets are now available for the exhibit “Spy: The
Secret World of Espionage” at the Franklin Institute.
Exhibit tickets are $23 when purchased through the
MWR ITT office. This is a $5 savings per ticket. Tick-
ets include admission to the Spy exhibit, regular Frank-
lin Institute exhibitions, and one Planetarium show.
The exhibit will be at the Franklin Institute through Oc-
tober 6. Be sure to visit the Franklin Institute website
at http://www.fi.edu/spy/ for additional information
about the exhibit and operating hours.
For more information, please contact the ITT office at 215-
697-5392 or NSAPHILITT@navy.mil or the Club office at
215-697-2297 or e-mail NSAPHILMWR@navy.mil.
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